Minimum and Maximum Message Lengths– refers to how the various symbologies may be restricted in code length to minimize the chances of misreading a bar code. By setting the message length, the decoder will count the data characters plus any others (start/stop, check digit, etc.) and only accept those bar code reads that fall within the set message length parameters. The default values of the minimum and maximum message lengths are indicated in section 4.4 under the specific configuration commands for setting the bar code symbologies.
Near Distance– is the nearest distance that a scanner can accurately digitize a given bar code.
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Optical Axis– is a line extending from the center of the exit window to the midpoint of the usable scan length.
Parity– is a means of checking character bit patterns for validity by confirming if they contain an Even or Odd number of “1”s.
PLCC– is an acronym for “plastic leaded chip carrier,” a type of integrated circuit package. PLCC components are used in surface mount circuit board technology.
Port– refers to the electrical connector on a decoder, computer or other system component through which data is transmitted or received.
Port ID– is a number that designates the scanner port from which a bar code signal has been decoded. The Port ID can be included in the data preamble or postamble to identify the scanner input port to the host device. The Port ID numbers are given in Table 4.1. See also Code ID.
Protocol– refers to a set of procedures for establishing and controlling data transmissions.
Quiet Area– is an area of clear space, containing no dark marks, which precedes the start character of a symbol and follows the stop character. Also known as Quiet Zone.
Scan Enable– is a scanner input signal that controls the flow of power to the scanner. Usually this signal will control all the scanning functions in the scanner.
